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Assistant Director for Proposal Management

Appalachian State University

United States, North Carolina, Boone

287 Rivers Street (Show on map)

Jul 31, 2025

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Position Title	Assistant Director for Proposal Management
Location	Boone, NC
Faculty Rank	No
Provide Rank	N/A
Position Number	082171
Department	Office of Research and Innovation- 282000

Position Summary Information

Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3-4 years of research administration experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Knowledge of federal sponsors, programs, governance, and electronic systems. Experience with electronic research administration systems and software. Proficient with computer applications (word processing, databases, spreadsheets) & eRA systems.
License/Certification Required
Preferred Qualifications	Master's degree with five or more years of research administration experience with a broad range of sponsors. CRA Knowledge of research compliance issues and regulations. Knowledge of University and state research guidelines and regulations. Leadership and management experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities	The primary purpose of the Assistant Director for Proposal Management ( ADPM) is to manage the flow of proposal submission and review in support of the strategic departmental/Office of Research/Institutional goals and measures. This individual reports to the SP Sr. Associate Director for Research Administration, who reports to the Director of Sponsored Programs. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Manages the internal flow of proposal processes before submission. Works with faculty and staff to submit proposals. Provides consultation and technical assistance in sponsored project proposal development and submission. Mentors colleagues and assists with the development of electronic tools and resources. Assists the director and the associate director in providing oversight for large, complex proposals with various federal, state, corporate, private, and non-profit sponsors. Collaborates in the planning and delivery of SP workshop offerings and may take the lead on important SP initiatives. Engages in professional development activities to assist with the provision of cutting-edge services.
Type of Position	Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship?	VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type	1.0
Work Schedule/Hours	Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. At times this employee will be expected to work evenings or weekends to accommodate proposal submissions or special programs/training sessions. Schedule adjustments will be made with the director of Sponsored Programs whe
Number of Hours Per Week	40
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	No
Suggested Salary Range	$60,000 - 75,500
Physical Demands of Position	To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	07/31/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins	09/01/2025
Proposed Date of Hire	09/19/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants	For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University's Job Board: Cover Letter Resume List of 3-5 references and Contact Information
Search Chair Name	Lauren Duncan
Search Chair Email	Duncanle2@appstate.edu
Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/51711
Posting Number	201501683P